
- BGG rank
- BGG #29,707
- BGG rating
- 4.8
Wildlife DVD Boardgame
- 2–8 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2006

2007
Rules assistance for Het goud van de Farao
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Het goud van de Farao is a board game released in 2007 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 11 and up. It was designed by Arthur Tebbe and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Area Movement.
Translated from the publisher's press release: An exciting tactical adventure taking place in the Great Pyramids of ancient Egypt. Put your archaeologist and his assistant to work to gather as much gold as possible. Beware of hindrance from the other players and the curses lurking inside the pyramid. Reimplements: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Angel of Darkness
Het goud van de Farao supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Het goud van de Farao is 45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Het goud van de Farao for ages 11 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Het goud van de Farao has a complexity rating of 1.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Het goud van de Farao belongs to these categories: Adventure and Civilization. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Area Movement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Het goud van de Farao are: Arthur Tebbe. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Het goud van de Farao as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.